debut work; one's first work
twenty-fifth day of the month; twenty-five days
twenty-third day of the month; twenty-three days
commercial version (e.g. of software); production version; release version
seeing things in a favourable light (favorable)
to begin grandly; to start with a bang; to make a spectacular beginning; (lit.) to throw open the curtains
bitter experience (ordeal)
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
New Year's holiday; period encompassing the close of the old year and the start of the New Year
low-ranking samurai; rolling three and one (in a dice game)
sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum)
to achieve; to win; to gain; to attain
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
public road; highway; righteousness; justice; right path
rucksack; knapsack; backpack
charcoal; charred remains
offender; criminal; culprit
the year end; end of the year; last days of the year
unsold items; leftovers; remainders; spinster; old maid
be on your guard!; take care!
organization chart; organisation chart
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
being buried; remaining unknown; being forgotten; being absorbed (e.g. in research); being immersed
relatively; comparatively
routine work; everyday work
major cleanup; spring cleaning
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
polishing with a dry cloth; wiping with a dry cloth
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)